The objective of the SPARSH project is to leverage the use of ICT to facilitate effective management and administration of the activities related to the welfare of target population in a manner so as to ensure better services; use of ICT for proactive and effective implementation of various provisions as per the spirit of the "persons with disabilities"; to facilitate identification and registration of Persons with Disabilities (PwD), mentally retarded, mentally disabled and dependent old age persons without financial income etc.

 

The project covers door-to-door survey in the entire State, Nearly one lakh remote habitats have been covered to identify and register as the PwDs. Over 8 lakh people have registered as Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), Children with Special Needs (CWSN) and their family members. Over 700 urban and rural local bodies are supposed to provide assistance and other benefits to such persons. Departments/ Nodal Agencies are working for the welfare of such persons. Institutions / NGOs are also working for the welfare of such identified persons. Date of launch of the project is 01-04-2011. All major functions, processes and services related to all the stakeholders have been automated and facilitated by ICT intervention and online applications facilitated by the portal. Portal provides a common & integrated platform for effective implementation, monitoring, evaluation and enabling environment for this project.

 

The project has made possible to plan and extend the services as per the actual requirements of the individuals. Monthly and routine work involving the release of the financial assistance to mentally retarded and mentally disabled has been simplified and automated as the system generates the bank advice and allows the transfer of funds directly into the account of the concerned person. Online portal also facilitates direct interface of the PwDs with the government, thus eliminating the need of middleman for their benefits/assistance.

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